Urban Planning and Politics / Edition 1

by William Johnson

Overview

In this decade of widespread public distrust of both government and big business, planning is often viewed as a process abused by the elite to pursue their own selfish ends at the expense of ordinary citizens. This book shows citizens, professionals, and students how planning can and does serve the public interest.

Politics, plan

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367330286
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/25/2019
Pages:	191
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Perceptions and politics in planning 2. Planning values and memories 3. Governments as planners 4. The web of planning participants 5. Planners at work 6. Planning for jobs and wealth 7. Planning for homes 8. Planning for access and mobility 9. Planning for the natural environment 10. Planning the cultural landscape 11. Planning for the new century